Veteran Argos defensive lineman Foley bracing for uncertain off-season
TORONTO — Experience has taught Ricky Foley the only constant in pro football is change.
So despite being under contract for two more seasons, the Toronto Argonauts’ veteran defensive lineman is bracing for an unsettled off-season following the club’s dismal 5-13 campaign. CFL contracts aren’t guaranteed so there’s no assurance Foley, or another player, will return next season.
“Being a free agent or having two years left on my deal, when you’re 5-13 it might as well be the same thing,” Foley said matter of factly. “I think a lot of us are kind of concerned . . . whether we’re on a contract or not.”
Toronto opened 2016 winning four of its first six games but dropped 11-of-12 from that point on. The Argos finished their disappointing season losing seven straight to finish last in the East Division behind Ottawa (8-9-1), Hamilton and Montreal (both 7-11).